Future of Data science

Currently in my 7th semester of engineering ( information technology). I'm really interested in starting a career in data science and could use some advice.I have a basic understanding of Python and pandas, some machine learning concepts, and we've covered basic SQL in our academic syllabus. I wanted to ask for guidance on how to begin my journey in data science. What's the scope of this field? Is it future-proof and not easily replaceable by other technologies?We don't have on-campus placements for data science roles, so I'm taking a risk by pursuing off-campus opportunities. What should my roadmap look like to land a fresher job with a package of 12 LPA or more? Are there specific resources like courses, books, or websites you would recommend to build my skills?